Paul

Steve - it was a 550D back then, with the 100mm macro and extension tubes. Paul.

LOL Phil, I just flashed a bit of pipeweed at the owner... But then, I've always been a hunter.... Paul.

Thanks folks, I will update you if owt happens. Paul.

Thanks folks. Leon - I go on their FB page, and follow them on Twitter (I used to go bird watching a fair bit, including Brockholes when it opened). Paul.

They were so impressed by my recent photographs of the toad & mushrooms, that they may want to use one or two in the future or marketing (accredited, they can't pay fees being a charity). Not only that, they have asked if I can do some (gulp) landscapes for them too -looks like I'm gonna have to climb another steep hilled learning curve. Nice of them. I've always said, it's not about the money, but it will be nice if they have some of my stuff up either at the reserve or their website. Paul.

Thank you everyone. Paul.

Thanks Dee Paul.

I once went 5 weeks without taking a photo. At sometime, I think everyone seems to have a sabbatical which just "happens". The mojo comes back, usually suddenly. Try to be different. Put on a 50mm lens and shoot everything at f/1.8 and nothing else. While you're at it, try and see a black and white image at the same time and then make it happen, either by shooting in jpg in camera or converting in software. Oh, and go somewhere different. A new location will give you new ideas. Paul.

Well, I'm honoured, thank you for selecting one of my photos Kate. Everyone thrives on a bit of success and does make you feel so much better when you receive any kind of recognition. Hopefully, I can make a few more wow's pop out from time to time. Thanks too for the warm welcome I have had from everybody - it's a small community, and because of that, everyone seems to like, and in one way or another, know everyone to some degree. Thanks again, and keep looking. Paul.

I would go with tubes - they can be used on most lenses, the downside of up to 2 stops of light and an even smaller |DoF are the only negatives. Paul.

Welcome Steve Paul.

Well done Barbara - clever work. Paul.

Thanks Beth, having fun already Paul.

PP for me, and I buy others occasionally, especially if they have a feature on macro. Paul.

Thanks Bill. Paul.